Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2022 Pathfinder vehicles
— Recall Campaign #21V742000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Pathfinder vehicles. The third-row headrests may have an improper weld or misaligned internal components, which can allow the headrest to move or detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 10,082 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
21V742000
| Manufacturer: | Nissan North America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 23, 2021 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 21V742000 |
| Units affected: | 10,082 |
- Description:
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Pathfinder vehicles. The third-row headrests may have an improper weld or misaligned internal components, which can allow the headrest to move or detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."
- Consequeces:
- Headrests that move or detach may not adequately restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will replace all three third-row seat headrests, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC844.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.